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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,653.06, 24,362.13 and 9,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,653.06, 24,362.13 and 9,695.62 is: 13,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,653.06 : 24,362.13 = 9,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,653.06/24,362.13 = 9,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,653.06x = 24,362.13 × 9,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,653.06x = 236,205,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,205,954.87/17,653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.45

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